--- title: "Flexible Framework for Outdoor Education Centres - Entry Point 2" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037480" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037480" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037480.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037480.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2022-11-14" --- # Flexible Framework for Outdoor Education Centres - Entry Point 2 Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037480 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037480) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037480.json) ## Summary The North Lanarkshire Council has initiated a tender for a "Flexible Framework for Outdoor Education Centres - Entry Point 2" under the main procurement category of services. The procurement process is currently in the active stage with a tender period ending on 9th November 2022. This opportunity falls under the industry category of education and training services. The Council has established a Flexible Framework with multiple service providers for outdoor education experiences targeting school pupils. The procurement method is an open procedure, and further details can be accessed through the PCS-T Tendering System. This tender by the North Lanarkshire Council presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing educational services and outdoor experiences. Suitable businesses would need to offer a range of activities catering to pupils of various abilities. The contract aims to support the Curriculum for Excellence through outdoor learning. Interested providers must adhere to the tender submission requirements outlined by the Council. The procurement process involves a series of selection questions and evaluation criteria to ensure suitability. For more information and to participate, visit the PCS-T Tendering System link provided. ## Notice The National guidance document "Curriculum for Excellence through Outdoor Learning" Education Scotland states: "the journey through education for any child in Scotland must include opportunities for a series of planned, quality outdoor learning experiences" enabling our children and young people to be successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens, one of the national outcomes which lies at the heart of the Curriculum for Excellence. . The Council have already established a Flexible Framework (see https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399554) with multiple Service Providers who offer a multi-day outdoor education experience, with residential stay, for groups of school pupils. The Council have 155 Educational establishments who could potentially use this Framework. The original Framework was setup for 10 years, with included annual entry points to allow new Providers to apply to join the Framework, this would enable the Council to maintain capacity and choice. This notice is for Entry Point 2, which is is applicable for any potential provider and/or setting that is not already on the Framework. . This contract award procedure is being carried out in accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74. . ### Lot Information Lot 1 In accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74, the Council have established a Flexible Framework with Service Providers / Outdoor Education Centres who can provide a package for groups of pupils that comprises: activity based learning with residential stay. . The Flexible Framework is for multiple years, and the Council have included options for additional Service Providers to apply to join the Framework at future intervals - this is Entry Point 2. . Key Objectives is to meet the curriculum objectives previously mentioned in II.1.4) Description of the procurement. . Prospective Service Providers should be able to offer a range of activities that caters for pupils of all abilities and confidence levels. The residential element should include catering. Venue based transport would be required if travel is needed to go between accommodation and activity location. . The Council's school term is August through June; packages should be available during this period. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification is contained within the main Invitation to Tender (ITT) document which is accessible (and downloadable) from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . The Framework must be carried out in accordance with the information provided within this Contract Notice and the following documents contained within the PCS-T Tendering System; Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the Framework Agreement and Call-Off Terms and Conditions. . Tenderers must respond to a serious of Selection Questions within the PCS-T Qualification Envelope; . Tenderers must downloand and complete a range of Award Questions and Statements located within the PCS-T Technical Envelope; . Tenderers must download and complete a Pricing Schedule located within the PCS-T Commercial Envelope. . Additional information: PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032165-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Nov 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | MOTHERWELL | | Post town | Motherwell | | Postcode | ML1 1AB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire | | Local authority | North Lanarkshire | | Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig | | Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80100000 - Primary education services - 80200000 - Secondary education services - 80340000 - Special education services ## Release History - 14 Nov 2022 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032165-2022 - 19 Oct 2022 at 10:33 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029429-2022 - 10 Oct 2022 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028462-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000706471 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/part/2/chapter/3/crossheading/social-and-other-specific-services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00010 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399554 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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